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99464764Cloak & Dagger 2.09 Review: “Blue Note”http://themarvelreport.com/2019/05/cloak-dagger-2-09-review-blue-note/
http://themarvelreport.com/2019/05/cloak-dagger-2-09-review-blue-note/#respondFri, 24 May 2019 01:04:57 +0000http://themarvelreport.com/?p=35106In the penultimate Season 2 episode, Ty and Tandy once again find themselves responsible for saving the city. Vodou isn’t the only New Orleans culture Season 2 of Cloak & Dagger has leaned into. Also taking the stage this season is jazz, music strongly associated with the city. In a flashback, we see Andre’s career […]

]]>In the penultimate Season 2 episode, Ty and Tandy once again find themselves responsible for saving the city.

Vodou isn’t the only New Orleans culture Season 2 of Cloak & Dagger has leaned into. Also taking the stage this season is jazz, music strongly associated with the city.

In a flashback, we see Andre’s career as a musician and the fateful night he tries to hit a “blue note,” the attempt at which triggers his injury. Even before his injury, Andre showed a level of hubris that would lead to his downfall.

But the blue note, as he discovered the last episode, is also the key to unlocking the door with his veve symbol.

Meanwhile, Ty tries to locate Melissa the way he’d located Tandy and Connors but he can’t get a read on her.

Tandy turns to Brigid (now combined with her Mayhem personality), who rebuffs her. But with her mother’s life at stake, there’s no way Tandy is letting her go alone. You really do have to credit Emma Lahana for her performance this season, switching between Mayhem and Brigid while making them both feel equally real. The scenes between her and Olivia Holt are extra electric.

The girls from the motel are all humming the same creepy tune, trying to escape holding. Not a good sign when we know Andre is after new power.

They respond to a police call and discover Lia, who’s also humming the same song. Even if Lia can’t tell them where Andre is, Tandy still wants revenge. Even Brigid is surprised, not pegging Tandy as the “murdering type.” All season we’ve seen Tandy struggle with ideas of justice, and maybe being around Mayhem hasn’t been the best in showing her the light.

Ty calls Adina and asks how Connors is doing, but he catches her lying as he watches her through the windows as she burns bloody newspaper. There’s no confrontation, but you can see the disappointment in Ty’s face. His innocence seems to be on the backburner while they’re trying to save the city again, but I imagine this subplot will come to a head the next episode.

Tandy tries to read Lia, but it’s just a black empty space. She’s been completely sucked dry of hope. She’ll have to turn to Ty to read her.

Ty finds the gang member who spared him and convinces him to help Ty work with the gangs. There’s even a nice easter egg that the newspaper has an article about Luke Cage written by Karen Page. You’ll remember last season Brigid mentioned working with Misty Knight back in Harlem, but this season’s aside probably would’ve landed better if the Netflix shows hadn’t already been canceled (RIP).

“Even if he wasn’t bulletproof he’d still be in the mix. Try to make things right,” Ty says about Luke Cage in order to encourage the boy.

In another flashback to the night of Andre’s attempted suicide, we discover Lia was the nurse assigned to him and his unwitting first victim. Back then the record bins were empty, waiting to be filled with despair.

Ty reads Lia and we see Andre manipulating Lia to leave the hospital and join him. In a further flashback, it turns out Lia was also a musician but pushed into medicine because of her parents, which is how Andre drew her in.

Tandy borrows the young Lia’s cello as a way to reach out to Lia. There’s a look of regret on Tandy’s face as she walks away, knowing what fate awaits her. But it’s too late because Andre shows up in the Darkforce dimension, revealing his plan.

He is going to try to hit a blue note in front of an audience big enough to power his transformation, but his scheme is more “one note” than anything else. Again, it’s a bit of a letdown we were promised “Mayhem” this season only for her to be sidelined halfway through for a much less dynamic foe.

Andre once again takes Tandy to task for having previously abused her powers, pointing out they’ve only had theirs of 8 months. He’s lived with his for 8 years since the accident.

So yes, it’s up to Ty and Tandy to save the city AGAIN.

Tandy won’t kill Lia after all, but Brigid turns quickly after Lia loses her value. Only Tandy sees Lia as a victim.

“Yeah, they’ve had bad shit happen to them. But that does not justify the bad shit they do to others. Period.” argues Brigid.

Even with Brigid in there, Mayhem’s black and white thinking bleeds through.

Not afraid to use his powers, Ty convinces (cough, threatens) the drug dealers to work with him in stopping the sale of drugs being used to kidnap others and even finds out Andre’s likely location.

Brigid tries to fight Tandy, but Tandy pulls a dagger. Before she walks away, she tells Tandy she’s repsonsible for whatever happens next with Lia.

But, Lia is the least of their problems right now. They may have been able to spare Lia, but it’s likely they’ll have to kill Andre which isn’t easy to deal with. Wearing black and white, we’re reminded visually that they’re a pair and with their words:

“We do it together just like everything else, good, bad, and in between”.

They walk into Andre’s favorite jazz club but realize the original location of the club burned down and that’s where Andre will be.

Andre begins his performance, in front of a rapt audience of his victims. It’s like a horror movie, watching the zombified crowd including Melissa. Tandy and Ty can’t get to him because he escapes to the record store where the previously locked doors crack open, revealing the applauding crowd.

Tandy and Ty hear the music coming from all over the city. The blue note has been played.

Additional Thoughts:

With one episode left, there are a lot of loose ends. While a showdown with Andre is inevitable, I’m more interested in the resolution of Ty’s path to proving his innocence.

Like so many shows, Cloak & Dagger falls into the trap of having more characters than it knows what to do with. I’m hoping for another appearance from Father Delgado and maybe even Mina in the finale.

]]>http://themarvelreport.com/2019/05/cloak-dagger-2-09-review-blue-note/feed/035106Captain Marvel Blu-Ray Special Features Revealedhttp://themarvelreport.com/2019/05/captain-marvel-blu-ray-special-features-revealed/
http://themarvelreport.com/2019/05/captain-marvel-blu-ray-special-features-revealed/#respondTue, 21 May 2019 17:22:00 +0000http://themarvelreport.com/?p=35090Captain Marvel has broken a number of records. The first superhero film with a female star to reach a billion dollars has been higher, further, faster than most of the other films at the box office. The story of Carol Danvers and the early days of the MCU have reshaped what fans know about the […]

]]>Captain Marvel has broken a number of records. The first superhero film with a female star to reach a billion dollars has been higher, further, faster than most of the other films at the box office. The story of Carol Danvers and the early days of the MCU have reshaped what fans know about the MCU at large.

The film’s Blu-Ray and digital releases are looming closer as well. Marvel and io9 shared a look at one of the film’s deleted scenes showcasing Vers’s time on Hala and giving Marvel fans a closer look at the Kree. Take a look at Captain Marvel inspiring a group of young Kree cadets below:

The scene offers very little to the overall story besides general world building (and a surprisingly friendly seeming Jude Law). and showing off a little more of what it was like to live on Hala and the story that the Kree told to Carol to brainwash her into fighting for their cause. Given that Captain Marvel 2 would have to take place on Hala however, this could offer a potential plot thread for Captain Marvel 2.

Take a look at the complete list of behind the scenes features, deleted scenes, and more below!

Becoming a Super Hero – Follow Brie Larson’s journey as she joins the MCU, and see what it takes to be a Marvel Super Hero in every sense of the word.Big Hero Moment – Explore how impactful Captain Marvel’s entrance into the MCU is, and how she inspires audiences around the world.The Origin of Nick Fury – Witness some of the MCU’s most significant events through Nick Fury’s eyes, and see how his influence helped shape the MCU.The Dream Team – Discover why Anna Boden & Ryan Fleck are the perfect pair to direct Marvel Studios’ most powerful hero.The Skrulls and the Kree – Take a deeper look into the Skrulls and the Kree, their ongoing conflict, and the importance of shifting perspectives in the film.Hiss-sterical Cat-titude – The cast and crew dish on working with Goose and the raw talent it takes to portray such a complex character on-screen.

Deleted Scenes“Who Do You Admire Above All Others?” – Kree Commander Yon-Rogg must answer to the Supreme Intelligence, who questions his leadership ability.Starforce Recruits – Yon-Rogg lectures a roomful of students on the Kree’s mission to defend all nations from the scourge of the Skrulls.Heading to Torfa – Vers (Danvers) and her fellow Starforce members banter as they prepare for their rescue mission to Torfa.“What, No Smile?” – In this alternate version of a scene from the movie, Vers is consulting a map when she receives a dubious offer of assistance.Black Box – Keller attempts to track Vers and Fury after their escape in a quadjet from the Joint USAFA Facility.Rookie Mistake – Novice S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Phil Coulson helps Director Keller out of an embarrassing situation.

Gag Reel: The fate of the universe hangs in the balance as the cast battles props, flubs and Flerkens in these outtakes from the set.

Digital Exclusives:

Journey into Visual Effects with Victoria Alonso – Experience how filmmakers’ visions of the MCU come to life on-screen through the skill of the Visual Effects team.What Makes a Memory: Inside the “Mind Frack” – What does it take to craft an action-packed sequence for a Marvel Studios film? Nothing short of an epic team effort!Concept Art – Explore artwork from “Captain Marvel” and trace the visual development of characters.On-Set Images – Uncover a trove of behind-the-scenes and production photography.

Captain Marvel releases on digital download on May 28 and Blu-Ray June 11.

]]>http://themarvelreport.com/2019/05/captain-marvel-blu-ray-special-features-revealed/feed/035090The Falcon And The Winter Soldier Series Adds Emily VanCamp and Daniel Bruhlhttp://themarvelreport.com/2019/05/the-falcon-and-the-winter-soldier-series-adds-emily-vancamp-and-daniel-bruhl/
http://themarvelreport.com/2019/05/the-falcon-and-the-winter-soldier-series-adds-emily-vancamp-and-daniel-bruhl/#respondTue, 21 May 2019 15:56:47 +0000http://themarvelreport.com/?p=35095According to a recent report from Deadline, actors Emily VanCamp and Daniel Bruhl will be reprising their film roles for the upcoming The Falcon And The Winter Soldier Disney + miniseries. Emily VanCamp’s Sharon Carter (also known as Agent 13) last appeared on screen in Captain America: Civil War. An agent of SHIELD, she is […]

]]>According to a recent report from Deadline, actors Emily VanCamp and Daniel Bruhl will be reprising their film roles for the upcoming The Falcon And The Winter Soldier Disney + miniseries.

Emily VanCamp’s Sharon Carter (also known as Agent 13) last appeared on screen in Captain America: Civil War. An agent of SHIELD, she is also the niece of Peggy Carter and known ally to Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes.

The return of Daniel Bruhl’s Zemo proves more interesting as the villanious character was last seen imprisoned by SHIELD following the events of Civil War.

It was also revealed that Kari Skogland (The Handmaid’s Tale, NOS4A2) will direct the six-part miniseries.

A release date has not been set, but given the events of Avengers: Endgame, it’s likely the show will focus on Sam Wilson taking on the mantle of Captain America.

In a recent interview with ComicBook.com, Sebastian Stan teased what we might expect from Bucky and the two heroes’ relationship in the new series:

“I think it’s time for Bucky to go out there and have an identity outside of the circumstances that we’ve met him through,” said Stan. “So, I don’t know, he might do all kinds of things. He might even go on a date. I don’t know. Scary world out there, you know? Apps, things like that. I don’t know what he’s gonna do. I can’t see him on an iPhone…I think it’s gonna be a lot of dealing with Anthony’s character and Anthony himself which is always another character.”

Although the characters have had serious moments, they’ve also developed a great comedic chemistry on screen so hopefully the show will take advantage of that.

Disney+ launches on November 12, 2019. Additional Marvel shows scheduled for the service include “WandaVision” following Wanda and Vision, a Loki series and a Hawkeye series that will feature Kate Bishop.

]]>http://themarvelreport.com/2019/05/the-falcon-and-the-winter-soldier-series-adds-emily-vancamp-and-daniel-bruhl/feed/035095How Avengers: Endgame opens up the Multiverse in the MCUhttp://themarvelreport.com/2019/05/how-avengers-endgame-opens-up-the-multiverse-in-the-mcu/
http://themarvelreport.com/2019/05/how-avengers-endgame-opens-up-the-multiverse-in-the-mcu/#respondTue, 21 May 2019 14:18:11 +0000http://themarvelreport.com/?p=34982The MCU has not been shy of mentioning the possibility of a Multiverse before in its projects, most notably in 2016’s Doctor Strange in which the titular character witnesses a multitude of different realities — one of which is where the evil being Dormammu resides. But Avengers: Endgame is the first movie which creates and […]

]]>The MCU has not been shy of mentioning the possibility of a Multiverse before in its projects, most notably in 2016’s Doctor Strange in which the titular character witnesses a multitude of different realities — one of which is where the evil being Dormammu resides. But Avengers: Endgame is the first movie which creates and then explores differing dimensions, with the Avengers’ interactions being the catalyst for the new changes.

In the film, Professor Hulk explains to the team how traveling in time doesn’t work like the film tropes we’re so used to and instead by traveling to points in the past, it actually creates splintered timelines. This is explored further when the Ancient One explains how removing the Infinity Stones causes disastrous repercussions for each universe.

Alternate Dimension #1 – 2012

When Steve, Tony, Bruce and Scott returned to the events of The Battle of New York in 2012, we see them almost pull off the perfect time-heist. Unfortunately, Tony gets knocked out by Past-Hulk and the Tesseract finds itself in the hands of the mischievous Loki who uses it to escape.

Of course, for the Avengers it’s a simple case of heading back in time to the 1970’s and retrieving the Tesseract from then so that they can use it. But when Steve Rogers returns it towards the end of the film, we are to assume that the stone later ends up in Loki’s hands. So what does this mean for this dimension? Do the events after The Avengers still happen or does Loki deliver his promise to the Mad Titan Thanos in this reality?

We know that even in The Avengers, Loki was frightened of Thanos’ power and now he has the power to disappear from his grasp. Could this be the story that takes place in Disney +’s upcoming Loki show? We know that the show looks to detail the demigod’s life, but what if we’re actually seeing a DIFFERENT life? Potentially, this opens up more storytelling in a world where the villain actually won for once!

Alternate Dimension #2 – 2014

As Rhodey and Nebula travel to Morag in 2014 to take Peter Quill’s place in retrieving the power stone, the two Avengers accidentally alert this alternate Thanos to their future plan due to Nebula’s mind being connected to the same network as past-Nebula. Because of this, an alternate selection of Thanos’ army, including the Mad Titan himself, the Black Order, Nebula, and Gamora, travel to the main MCU dimension (set in 2023).

While the evil threats are all defeated this presents both universes with a variety of questions. For this alternate 2014, are we to assume that while Thanos will no longer be a threat for this particular dimension, Ronan the Accuser is still active in pursuing ‘Kree Justice’ against the Nova Corps? And without Gamora, would the Guardians of the Galaxy even have formed? How many lives would be at risk in this scenario? Would Ego have been able to trick Peter without the backup of his newfound family?

Also, there are severe repercussions for our own main dimension with regards to this change. Now, this version of Gamora is stuck in 2023 without any of the experience she had with the Guardians. We saw Peter Quill scanning for her whereabouts at the end of Endgame. Could this potentially be part of the plot for Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol 3?

Alternate Dimension #3 – 1940’s

After Steve Rogers delivers the Infinity Stones back to the point they were originally taken by Bruce, he instead spends the rest of his life married to his beloved Peggy Carter. Now, while the Russo Brothers and Markus/McFeely have differing opinions on whether Steve lived out this life in an alternate timeline, the film seems to suggest that it DOES. Not only because of Professor’s Hulk’s explanation of how time-travel works but also it would seem extremely out of character for Steve to just stand aside for decades without doing good.

This development has fascinating, endless potential for this particular timeline where Steve could have helped Peggy, and Howard Stark found SHIELD, warn them of HYDRA’s interference (therefore avoiding decades of political manipulation and wars), save Bucky from becoming the Winter Soldier and much more. Steve could also watch Tony grow up as a child, and help impart some friendly advice for his friend.

Alternate Dimension #4 – Earth 833

Now that Avengers: Endgame opened the gateway for other dimensions in the MCU, it’s clear based on the trailer for Spider-Man: Far From Home that this will be a long-stay repercussion with Mysterio claiming to have travelled from an alternate Earth.

That Earth in question is apparently classified as Earth 883, with Quentin Beck (Mysterio) claiming that the MCU is designated as Earth 616, much like the prime comic book universe. Now, while many are adamant that Mysterio is in fact lying about his dimension-hopping, there are some reasons why we should take some of his explanation to heart.

In the 2012 series Spider-Men, writer Brian Michael Bendis finally crossed over the Ultimate and Earth 616 Marvel universes providing the first encounter between Peter Parker and Miles Morales. In this story, it was revealed that the Mysterio of Earth 1610 (Ultimate) who had also been plaguing the alternate version of Peter Parker for years was in fact the SAME Mysterio from the traditional timeline. Frustrated by being beaten by Spider-Man, Quentin Beck set his sights on another universe by using technology and his prior-knowledge of similar social-political events for his own good. Perhaps the Mysterio in the MCU is in fact from an alternate universe but is only lying about having met Spider-Man before and manipulating the current volatile state of a post-Iron Man world.

It’s clear that Marvel Studios want the sacrifices of Avengers: Endgame to have longstanding story repercussions, and doubling down on the existence of alternate timelines provides them with unlimited story potential for not only future theatre releases, but for their Disney+ lineup too. For example, the ‘What If?’ animated series could in fact have their own designations provided and be classified as alternate dimensions. Either way, it’s certainly an interesting time to be a fan of the MCU — anything could happen!

]]>http://themarvelreport.com/2019/05/how-avengers-endgame-opens-up-the-multiverse-in-the-mcu/feed/0349825 Canon What-If Stories Marvel Could Adapt For Disney+http://themarvelreport.com/2019/05/5-canon-what-if-stories-marvel-could-adapt-for-disney/
http://themarvelreport.com/2019/05/5-canon-what-if-stories-marvel-could-adapt-for-disney/#respondTue, 21 May 2019 00:30:36 +0000http://themarvelreport.com/?p=34647We break down five Marvel What If stories that Disney+ could adapt for their streaming service.

]]>Fans are reeling from the Disney Investors press conference. Not only did they announce new series, logos, and just how Fox will be melded into the Disney family, they shared a ton of new Marvel Content including Marvel What if – with the first episode featuring Peggy Carter.

Peggy Carter’s regrettably short lived series garnered a massive fan following focused on Hayley Atwell’s Peggy Carter, Captain America’s best gal. Chronicling her moving on from Captain America and founding SHIELD, Agent Carter ran for two seasons and featured Atwell as the star. The series could almost be a prototype for Disney+ shows with several of Atwell’s MCU costars making the jump to the streaming service.

Peggy Carter will be returning in the first episode of Marvel’s “What If” a series focusing on “What if” stories involving fan characters. What most fans might not know is that the What if series is a real comic look series that’s run from 1977 to 2018. Comprised of 9 volumes and 4 additional volumes focusing on stories like Avengers vs X-Men, What If gives people a chance to look at the flip side of some of their favorite characters. Peggy’s series will focus on Peggy Carter becoming Captain America with Steve fighting HYDRA in a suit of armor built by Howard Stark.

Let’s break down five other “What If” stories that Marvel could adapt to their animated venture.

What If Spider-Man Had Joined The Fantastic Four?

Spider-Man joining the fantastic four was one of the first What if series to be introduced. After being spotlit by Utau the Watcher, Utau shares that there are a number of universes that exist within the Marvel Universe. While fans of the comics know that the 616 universe is the main comic continuity, each universe has it’s own designation. (The MCU is designation Earth – 1999999). Spider-Man originally tried to join the Fantastic Four before being rejected. After joining the Fantastic Four and having them become the “Fantastic Five” hijinks ensue with things changing in a huge way for Marvel’s First family by having Sue Storm, aka the Invisible Woman, leaving Mr. Fantastic for Namor the Sub Mariner.